Taiko, the drums of Japan
The taiko It is a typical drum from Japan. There are several types of taiko. Some have been based on…
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki consists of meat (usually very thin pieces of beef) or the vegetarian version made from tofu, simmered or boiled…
Shunga, the erotic art of Japan
Perhaps in Western societies the image of a woman receiving oral sex from an octopus would seem far removed from…
Ramen
Noodles for ramen are often made with wheat, flour, salt, water, and an ingredient called kansui, an alkaline water that…
Todaiji Temple
The Todaiji Temple is located in the famous Nara Park. It is worth noting that it is the largest wooden…
Winter sports in Japan
Japan was the first country in Asia to host the 1972 Winter Olympics. Since then, the popularity of these sports…
10 untranslatable Japanese words
In all languages there are untranslatable and unique words. Japanese is no exception. Here is a list of untranslatable Japanese…
Visit the train station of “Captain Tsubasa” in Japan
In Tokyo, a train station has been completely covered with images from the famous soccer series “Captain Tsubasa”. An impressive…
Tokyo Odaiba
Odaiba is a city located within the limits of the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, on the main island of Honshu,…
Japanese cafe
No, it is very different. The european only coffee is served in tiny cups and is very heavy. In Japan,…
Japanese Mythology and Folklore – Tengu
Restaurant owners frequently hang out in their stores character masks with red face and long nose. These characters called tengu…
Onigiri: Rice Balls
Where do you buy ONIGIRI? We bought ONIGIRI at seven eleven, Roson or Family Mart for lunch. 3 ONIGIRI is…
Pinku eiga
He pinku eiga (ピ ン ク 映 画) or eroduction It is a cinematographic genre that has no equivalent in…
Japanese alcoholic drinks
Sake is the word with which we know a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice. However, in Japanese, sake (酒)…
Hiroshima
Symbol of world peace, Hiroshima Miyajima Island symbolized by the grand torii gate in the sea Hiroshima is situated at…